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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.16, 10,944.52 and 2,913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.16, 10,944.52 and 2,913.44 is: 4,369.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.16 : 10,944.52 = 2,913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.16/10,944.52 = 2,913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.16x = 10,944.52 × 2,913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.16x = 31,886,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,886,140.34/7,297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.67

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